3 LIES - A Thriller

[HelenHanson]

I'm a thriller writer with a new release, 3 LIES. I live in Texas with my husband and son, one of many stops during my lifetime. My favorite author is John Le Carré, though I don't pretend to write like him.

I appreciate the opportunity to let you know that I’m out here. My novel, 3 LIES, went live this past week on my birthday. My present to myself :) If you like thrillers, here's the description:


At CIA headquarters, a young officer discovers that terrorists may have commandeered their computer systems to launch an unauthorized mission. Elsewhere, conspirators abduct nine people to manipulate the rules of their game. Two disparate ambitions-Clint Masters becomes the reluctant link in the chain of danger.

Ever since Clint's almost ex-wife dumped him, he bobs along the Massachusetts coast in a sailboat with his black lab for company. He avoids all forms of technology, which is no mean feat for the burned-out founder of CatSat Laboratories. Tired of clutching the brass ring, he needed to untether, step off the corporate treadmill, and smell a flower. Fortunately, he met one—Beth, a beautiful, unspoiled woman who doesn't treat him like a commodity. His relationship with her offers more promise than his marriage ever did, even if she is on dialysis for her recovering kidneys.

Until the day Beth goes missing.

In spite of the evidence, her family refuses to admit she's in danger. Without routine dialysis, she won't survive. As Clint realizes that he loves Beth, damn-near ex-wife Paige sashays back into his life with disturbing news.

While the CIA young gun tracks his quarry, Clint enlists the help of two men to find Beth, a blithe Brit named Merlin, and Todd, his playboy partner-in-tech. But Clint has to find Beth before her kidneys fail. And before someone puts a bullet in his head.


Thanks again for the air time. All the best to you.

Take care,

Helen Hanson

[Susanne]

Helen, welcome to the Forum.

[HelenHanson]

Thank you, Susanne!

[HelenHanson]

‘Twas a Merry Christmas indeed this morn.
When from my toasty covers I was torn,
greeted by a cup both steamy and hot.
My novel unreviewed? Nay! It was not!

Five-stars for my labors I did receive.
I wish I had seen this on Christmas eve!
The reader enjoyed characters and plot
The ending surprised, she loved it a lot!

If you have ~£1.94 you can spend
for a five-star thriller, I recommend:
my novel with peril, danger, and spies,
by Helen Hanson, its name is 3 LIES.

Sincere apologies to Dr. Seuss.
My poetry efforts should stay unloosed!

Merry Christmas!

p.s. the review is only up at Amazon U.S. Sigh.

[HelenHanson]

Another reader gave 3 LIES a happy review at the Pubit site:

I love suspenseful and thrilling books and this one is now at the top of my favorites list! The story line was catching from the first chapter and kept me waiting for what was going to happen next. While the main character Clint Masters, was the forefront of the story, the other characters were ever present and very well played out, so you never forgot where their roll came in to factor. With the presence of the CIA, Supreme Court, kidnapping, personal life drama and terrorists, this was an awesome read, with a great twist and mystery to keep you guessing until the final pages. Fantastic first novel! Can't wait to see what this author has next!

No, I didn't pay for this . . .

[HelenHanson]

Another Review:

I was a little apprehensive when I downloaded this book on my new Kindle because I happen to know the author. It is her first publication, and you know how it is when someone you know has written or created something. You really hope that it is good because you won't know what to say if it isn't. Well I don't have to worry about that. I loved this book! It is a genre I usually don't read--it is a techno/espionage thriller, but the story line is so creative, and the characters interesting enough to keep me fully engaged. Not having a command of the intricacies of computers & technology in no way detracted from my interest in the story. In fact I may have actually learned something in spite of myself. The author's writing is quite good, the dialog natural and convincing. I liked the variety and depth of characters, and the thread of romance which ran throughout. I think this is a very entertaining read for anyone who likes a good story with several creative twists and turns.
Congratulations on a very fine first book. I look forward to many more.

[HelenHanson]

No one would confuse the cover of 3 LIES with a Valentine’s Day card. Maybe if you include St. Valentine’s Day, Chicago, 1929. Still, it’s the featured title today at Spalding’s Racket.

Thanks, Nick!

[HelenHanson]

A new review at Good Book Alert:

http://goodbookalert.blogspot.com/2011/0...-lies.html

[HelenHanson]

An interview from J.A. Beard of Good Book Alert:

http://riftwatcher.blogspot.com/2011/06/...-lies.html

[HelenHanson]

An interesting interview series, as all the thriller authors answer the same questions:

http://thecompanyoffellows.wordpress.com...en-hanson/

My thanks to Dan Holloway, author of The Company of Fellows, for providing the forum!